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Apple Pie Tacos

Apple Pie Tacos: A Cozy Twist on Your Favorite Dessert

Apple Pie Tacos offer a fun twist on the classic dessert, combining crispy tortillas with a luscious apple filling.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling
  • 4 cups tart apples, diced Honeycrisp recommended
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce homemade or store-bought
For the Taco Shells
  • 6 small flour tortillas
  • 2 cups oil for frying vegetable or canola
  • 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar
For the Cream Cheese Topping
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for topping

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the apple filling by dicing tart apples and combining them in a medium saucepan with brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, butter, and caramel sauce. Cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
  2. While the apple filling cools, make the cream cheese topping by beating softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet until shimmering. Fry each tortilla for 15 seconds on each side until golden, then fold them in half and coat with cinnamon sugar.
  4. Assemble tacos by spooning warm apple filling into each taco shell, then top with cream cheese topping and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped tacos for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven to regain crispiness.

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